The Office is officially leaving Netflix US, and we’re not going to lie, we’re pretty devastated.
In January 2021, the popular series will be moving to NBC’s new streaming service in a five year deal – which means fans only have a year and a half left to watch all nine seasons on Netflix.
The streaming platform confirmed the news in a tweet which read: “We’re sad that NBC has decided to take The Office back for its own streaming platform — but members can binge watch the show to their hearts’ content ad-free on Netflix until January 2021.”
NBC Universal’s streaming service, which will be supported by ads, is set to launch in 2020.
Bonnie Hammer, chairman of NBCUniversal DTC and digital enterprises, said:Â “The Office has become a staple of pop culture and is a rare gem whose relevance continues to grow at a time when fans have more entertainment choices than ever before.”
“We can’t wait to welcome the gang from Dunder Mifflin to NBCUniversal’s new streaming service.”
Meanwhile, Universal Television president Pearlena Igbokwe said:Â “The Office is one of our most prized series, and we are thrilled it has found an exciting new home where generation after generation will continue to discover and rediscover Michael Scott’s most cringe-worthy moments, Jim and Pam’s will-they-or-won’t-they, and the incredible quirky ensemble that makes each episode a masterclass in comedy.”
